Appropriately enough, there was a piano at the center of the KFC Yum! Center for the announcement Wednesday morning, because Billy Joel is making his first appearance ever at the arena, and his first in Louisville in 13 years.

The Piano Man is set to perform on Sunday, April 6.

It is just the latest high-profile concert. Seven of the top 10 tours stopped in the KFC Yum! Center last year.

In one week, both Beyonce and Justin Timberlake were there, a big reason why last month was the arena's most profitable since it opened.

Management is still holding dates to bring some other big acts to the KFC Yum! Center this year, but after three months of working, they're pretty excited with this one.

"We were thrilled. We tried to get him before, but he wasn't touring. He was out with Elton (John) years ago, but he hasn't toured in a number of years, and we were glad to have those conversations that they were considering us. The Louisville market has caught the attention of the rock and roll industry. We sell tickets. As long as we're selling tickets, and lots of tickets, we're going to have artists looking at us as a major player on their tours," said KFC Yum! Center General Manager Dennis Petrullo.

Tickets go on sale January 17; anyone interested may want to get theirs quickly. When Elton John came to the KFC Yum! Center, tickets sold out in 20 minutes.

Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. American Express card members can purchase tickets early, starting at 10 a.m. next Monday. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.com, the KFC Yum! Center box office or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Officials said ticket prices will average $77, but exact prices have not been announced.